CMS Grau is well-regarded for its expertise in environmental law, with services including ESG consulting (such as regulatory compliance evaluations and due diligence), and onsite compliance audits for a client rostter drawn from a broad array of sectors. The team is led by Vito Verna, a recognised authority in the sector who brings experience in environmental management and regulation, in addition to handling matters involving social conflict. A strong second tier includes senior associates Víctor La Madrid (environmental and administrative law), Mauricio Black, (environmental regulation - particularly as regards water resources, biodiversity and climate change), and Astrid López (environmental and administrative law, mining, sustainability and market regulation), all of whom have over 10-years' experience. Associates Lucía Gonzáles and Samantha Sánchez are also noted.
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Testimonials
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'The lawyers from Estudio Grau’s practice who provide us with legal compliance services possess extensive and up-to-date knowledge of environmental law, as well as critical analysis skills to interpret rules and regulations, and are always ready to address our questions and concerns.'
'Support with environmental supervision matters and permitting relating to waste management.'
'Excellent command of the subjects and experience in the sector.'
Key clients
- Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus y Johnston (AB InBev)
- Orygen
- Alicorp
- Coexa
- Anglo American Quellaveco
- Olympic Peru
- Petrotal
- Miski Mayo
- Urbanova
- Universidad Tecnológica Del Perú (UTP)
- Inversiones Nacional De Turismo (INTURSA)
- Hoteles Estelar
- Arca Continental México
- Transportadora de Gas del Perú (TGP)
- Seche Group
- Survial
- Tren Urbano De Lima (Tulsa)
- Bioelements
- Aenza
- Concesionaria Iirsa Norte
Work highlights
Advised Backus on nationwide environmental compliance evaluations and legal defence, covering ten production plants and implementing the GEORGE platform in Peru and Colombia.
Advised Orygen on environmental legal audits, compliance monitoring, and permit management for its twelve power generation plants in Peru.
Advised Alicorp on streamlining environmental compliance for 23 industrial plants and implementing the GEORGE platform for optimised regulatory tracking.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Vito Verna
Other key lawyers
Víctor La Madrid; Mauricio Black; Samantha Sánchez; Lucía Gonzáles; Astrid López